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The Biblical Mind
Prosperity, Responsibility, and Economics in the Torah (Michael Eisenberg)
Oct 29, 2021
Michael Eisenberg, author of "The Tree of Life and Prosperity," discusses the economic system advocated for in the Torah. Topics include the Torah's similarities to capitalism, the concept of wealth redistribution, empowerment through work, the importance of charity, and the role of solidarity and responsibility in society.
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- The Torah advocates for an economy that empowers individuals to grow the economy through their own efforts, upholding the right to private property.
- The Torah's notion of charity involves empowering individuals rather than giving handouts, emphasizing the importance of dignity and empowerment in improving society.
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The Torah's View on Capitalism and Socialism
The Torah does not align with either capitalism or socialism, but it does uphold the right to private property. It advocates for an economy that empowers individuals to grow the economy through their own efforts.
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